Multiple choice

When an acid reacts with a metal carbonate, the products are:

  1. the metal and carbon dioxide

  2. a salt and water

  3. carbon dioxide, water and a salt.

  4. the metal, a salt and water.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The general word equation for the reaction between an acid and a metal carbonate is: acid + metal carbonate -> salt + water + carbon dioxide.